SUW U21 Head Coach

Club Wide Responsibilities:

• Act and behave at all times to project a proper professional image of Sheffield United Football Club and act in the best interests of the Club.
• Carry out/take part in training requests and CPD as directed by the Club.
• Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.
• Adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
• Report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
• Report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
• Adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• UEFA B Licensed Coach.
• FA Licensed Coach (Member of the Licensed Coaches Club)
• Experience of and enthusiasm for coaching mentoring elite youth players and/or coaches.
• Track record of producing high performing youth players who have reached First Team Level.
• Empathy with young players with an ability to inspire
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships with club staff at all levels including 1st team
• Understanding of learning, development and high performance with a proven ability to create optimum learning environments for players.
• Awareness of diversity and equality challenges in football
• Empathy and commitment to the long-term development of the game
• Strong existing relationships within the Academy Network.
• Completion of an Enhanced DBS check upon offer acceptance.

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

• UEFA A Licensed Coach.

Application Process

Please apply through iRecruit for this position.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at [email protected]

Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy